What you’ll get

Duration : 1 day

Departure : Ho Chi Minh City

Suitable : Family, Friends, Honey moon couple

Type : Land tour

Overview

Get to know the history of Ho Chi Minh City, visit the most famous sites and make your own way to the Cu Chi tunnels located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest which known as a legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Highlights

Visit highlight sites in Ho Chi Minh city

Creep into the Cu Chi tunnel to experience how the Viet Cong lived underground

For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:

More than 45 days prior to trip departure: No charge (Full refund will be made but transaction fee will be paid by you).

30-45 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.

15-29 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.

7-14 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.

Within 7 days before arrival: 100% tour price.

Note:

The above fees are subject to an added bank transaction fee.

There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.

For no show cases, there will be no refund.

All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us.

Cancellation by Weather

In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.

Children Policy

Under 4 years: Free of Charge.

From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare

From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare

Students with ID student card: 90% of adult’s fare

Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare

Itineraries

Sai Gon - Cu Chi Tunnels city full day

7:15 - 08.15AM The tour guide & car pick up at hotel located in Saigon centre.
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Ben Dinh, Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip.

Meals:
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Accommodation: N/A

Important Notes

Visit Ben Dinh tunnel, Cu Chi

For group tour: If your hotel is located on some streets such as Le Duan, Hai Ba Trung, Thi Sach, Thai Van Lung,Ton Đuc Thang, Mac Đinh Chi, Le Thanh Ton, Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thanh, Nguyen Van Cu: We can offer free pickup and drop off at the HOTEL (we will reconfirm pickup possibility and pickup after the booking is made). Other places: come to the meeting point (220 De Tham, district 1) for pickup at 07.40AM.

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Customer Reviews

Excellent

9.3

Based on 3 reviews

Review summary

Service

9.3

Organization

9.3

Value for money

9.3

Safety

9.0

9.3

Frankand Jane

Canada
20 Feb 2019

FacinatingWe had the pleasure of having our guide for this tour. He was informative and funny. We found the tour of the tunnels and the opportunity to shot an M16 a real thrill. The tour is well organized an... See more

We had the pleasure of having our guide for this tour. He was informative and funny. We found the tour of the tunnels and the opportunity to shot an M16 a real thrill. The tour is well organized and provides a great overview of the history and functioning of the tunnels. It is a great tour of you are interested in a quick history lesson about the struggles and resilience of the Vietnam people and insight of the culture.

9.3

Sharps

United Kingdom
15 Dec 2018

Fascinating Insight into the Vietnam WarThis is much more than just a tourist walk through an expanded tunnel. The history is fascinating and seeing all the tunnels, vents and horrific traps brings home the horror of war. Well worth spen... See more

This is much more than just a tourist walk through an expanded tunnel. The history is fascinating and seeing all the tunnels, vents and horrific traps brings home the horror of war. Well worth spending some time here

9.3

Spizzenergy

United State
26 Jul 2018

Great tourThis is a wonderful way to see some sights in the city and Cu Chi. Our guide was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with. I highly suggest touring with this company. Email response ... See more

This is a wonderful way to see some sights in the city and Cu Chi. Our guide was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with. I highly suggest touring with this company. Email response time was quick, the four very good